Outdoor Dining with a DIY Flairfamily fun • entertainment & parties
Summer has officially arrived, so its time to get out the fiesta-ware and for some wonderful outdoor dining. In addition to all the party necessities (grill, cocktails, and good family and friends) let's take it to the next level with some creativity and DIY spirit. Ambiance and Space Create two…
Parties: How to Plan a Party When You’re Pressed for TimeI have always loved parties and entertaining. Now that I’m a mom and I’m running my own company, I no longer have time to entertain as much as I would like—the big exception being birthday parties. With four boys under the age of eight, I find the time…
mom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
Nothing says summer better than camping, right? Every year, we invite our cousins to come for a few days and hold "Camp Pattee" in the backyard. We have a fabulous time crafting, cooking, and playing—a tradition that we look forward to all year long. One comment I frequently…
Crafts: How to Make 3 Fun Easter CraftsWe just moved into our forever-home, and will be hosting Easter brunch in a few weeks…kind of a big deal. Thankfully, party planning comes pretty naturally to me, and it's something I really enjoy. 3 Fun Crafts for Easter Here are three fun and easy ways to decorate your home…
Event Planning: How to Plan a Party on a Budgetgiveaways! • me • time management • family fun • activities
The first time I planned and hosted my own party it was kind of a disaster. Well, maybe not a complete disaster but when people started arriving I was still scrambling to put out food. I failed to give myself enough time to finish getting "put together" and some…
